Sparks | Hippopotamus | 2LP

Sparks is the name of the band of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, who are from Los Angeles, USA. They have been making music since 1969 under various incarnations of the Sparks name. In 1979 they began working with Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, which marked the start of their involvement with electronic music.

Hippopotamus is a 2-disc vinyl LP album by Sparks, released by BMG on 8 September 2017 in Europe. It is the band's 25th studio album, and Ron and Russell Mael are credited with writing, producing and arranging it. Russell Mael provides vocals, Ron Mael plays keyboards, and Dean Menta and Steve Nistor are credited on drums.

Track List

Side A

1. Probably Nothing
2. Missionary Position
3. Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me)
4. Scandinavian Design

Side B

1. Giddy Giddy
2. What the Hell Is It This Time?
3. Unaware

Side C

1. Hippopotamus
2. Bummer
3. I Wish You Were Fun
4. So Tell Me Mrs. Lincoln, Aside from That How Was the Play?

Side D

1. When You're a French Director
2. The Amazing Mr. Repeat
3. A Little Bit Like Fun
4. Life With the Macbeths